Police get better 554 stolen animals, weapons in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command mentioned that its operatives have efficiently foiled a cattle rustling and recovered 554 rustled animals in Kafur Native Authorities Space of the state.
That is contained in an announcement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, on Tuesday in Katsina.
He mentioned, “On February 6, 2026, at about 12:10 a.m., info was acquired that some suspected bandits, armed with weapons, taking pictures sporadically, stormed Sabuwar Kasa village, Kafur LGA, Katsina State, and rustled herds of cows and escaped the scene earlier than the arrival of safety operatives.
“Upon receipt of the report, shortly, close by divisions have been notified.
“The DPO Malumfashi, having mobilised operatives, in collaboration with the army and members of the Katsina State Group Watch Corps (KSCWC), efficiently tracked and engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel.
“The hoodlums dispersed from the scene as a consequence of superior techniques and firepower.”
Abubakar said that the crew, subsequently, “efficiently recovered 554 rustled animals, comprising 290 cows and 264 sheep.”
He mentioned on Sunday, at about 12:05 a.m., a joint crew of operatives, comprising the police and members of the vigilante, connected to the Jibia division, whereas on intelligence-led patrols alongside Falale forest, Jibia LGA, efficiently recovered 1 PKT, 2 AK 47 rifles, two magazines, and eight 7.62mm dwell ammunition neatly hid in a spot.
In accordance with him, the weapons have been suspected to be hidden by suspected hoodlums.
He additional defined that investigations have been ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the reveals and determine these concerned for additional needed motion.
The Police Commissioner, Mr Bello Shehu, whereas “commending the bravery and professionalism displayed by the officers concerned in each operations,” assured the “public of the command’s dedication in direction of enhancing security and safety all through the command.”
He inspired the general public to stay vigilant and proceed supporting the efforts of the command with correct and well timed info.
(NAN)